Vote Now: Whose Predators National Anthem Performance Was Your Favorite—Carrie, Luke, LBT, Vince or Lady A?

Vote Now: Whose Predators National Anthem Performance Was Your Favorite—Carrie, Luke, LBT, Vince or Lady A?

Posted on May 10, 2017

The Nashville Predators pulled out all of the stops in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs by unleashing Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and Lady Antebellum to perform the national anthem before their five home games. And wouldn’t you know it, the Preds won all five games. That’s some good mojo.

As the Preds gear up for the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers or Anaheim Ducks, it will be exciting to see who the Preds unleash for the next performance of the national anthem: Dierks Bentley? Kelsea Ballerini? Reba McEntire? Keith Urban? Garth Brooks? Kenny Chesney? The list of possible performers goes on and on. Music City has no shortage of talent.

In the meantime, watch the five performances from Carrie, Luke, LBT, Vince and Lady A (below) and vote on your favorite one. If you don’t see the poll below, click on this VOTE link.

Come back soon to participate in our next poll!

 

Carrie Underwood – April 17

Luke Bryan – April 20

Little Big Town – April 30

Vince Gill and his daughters, Jenny and Corrina – May 2

Lady Antebellum – May 7

Hijinks Ensue as Chris Stapleton Performs “Broken Halo” & Talks New Album With Howard Stern [Watch]

Hijinks Ensue as Chris Stapleton Performs “Broken Halo” & Talks New Album With Howard Stern [Watch]

Posted on May 10, 2017

Chris Stapleton was a guest on The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM yesterday (May 9) to talk about his new album, From A Room: Volume 1, which dropped on May 5. As expected, hijinks ensued from the “King of All Media” and co-host Robin Quivers.

Here’s my favorite excerpt from the interview (which has been slightly edited for flow).

Howard: “The new album is called From A Room. And the reason it’s A Room, which is kind of catchy, you recorded this in the A Room. The studio was called A Room.”

Chris: “Yeah, RCA Studio A . . . a lot of great Dolly Parton tracks were made there, Waylon Jennings, Elvis recorded in there. There’s a lot of history in that room.”

Howard: “Is that necessary? Like, does that kinda get you off that you know, like, Elvis recorded there and Dolly Parton?”

Chris: “I don’t know if it gets me off, but it certainly inspires me . . . any place that has history like that . . . ”

Howard: “I put out an album years ago, but I recorded it at the A-Hole Room. The thing was not a hit, I’ll tell ya that.”

Robin: “It had a sound . . . and a smell.”

Listen to the full audio clip below.

Chris also performed his new tune, “Broken Halo,” which is featured on the new album.

Watch Chris’ performance below.

Watch Maren Morris Perform New Single, “I Could Use a Love Song,” on “The Voice”

Watch Maren Morris Perform New Single, “I Could Use a Love Song,” on “The Voice”

Posted on May 10, 2017

Last night (May 9), Maren Morris stopped by The Voice to perform her new single, “I Could Use a Love Song.”

The new tune, which was co-written by Maren, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, is currently No. 34 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after eight weeks.

While it was Maren’s first time performing on The Voice stage, it wasn’t the first time we’ve heard her music on the NBC show. Contestant Casi Joy performed Maren’s “My Church” in the Knockout Round in April.

Watch Maren’s performance below.

Brett Eldredge Announces New Self-Titled Album, Shows Off Cover Art & Releases Track Listing

Brett Eldredge Announces New Self-Titled Album, Shows Off Cover Art & Releases Track Listing

Posted on May 10, 2017

Following the back-to-back successes of previous studio albums Bring You Back (2013) and Illinois (2015), Brett Eldredge announced yesterday (May 9) that his upcoming self-titled album will drop on August 4.

“It’s kind of crazy to see an album cover with just your name on it,” Brett said. “I think that shows what I want to say with this album. Maybe it takes a little bit of guts to put out a self-titled album—but if it’s 100 percent honestly you, then that should come across through the music. That’s my name and I hope my fans love me for me. Hopefully they feel the connection of these songs and they help them through their everyday lives. Because that’s why I make this music.”

Brett released the album’s lead single, “Something’ I’m Good At,” in February. After 11 weeks on the chart, the tune is currently No. 28 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

Brett Eldredge Track Listing

  1. “Love Someone”
  2. “Superhero”
  3. “The Long Way”
  4. “The Reason”
  5. “Somethin’ I’m Good At”
  6. “Haven’t Met You”
  7. “No Stopping You”
  8. “Brother”
  9. “Heartbreaker”
  10. “Crystal Clear”
  11. “Cycles”
  12. “Castaway”
Today! Carrie Underwood Celebrates 9-Year Anniversary of Becoming a Grand Ole Opry Member

Today! Carrie Underwood Celebrates 9-Year Anniversary of Becoming a Grand Ole Opry Member

Posted on May 10, 2017

As a child growing up in Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood watched the Grand Ole Opry on television at her grandparents’ house. In 2005, Carrie made her Opry debut two weeks after winning American Idol.

Just three years into her country music career, childhood hero Randy Travis surprised Carrie with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry during a performance on March 15, 2008. Less than two months later on May 10, 2008—nine years ago today—fellow Okie Garth Brooks inducted Carrie into the esteemed organization.

“I think being a member of the Grand Ole Opry is just one of the most special things for anybody who has ever wanted to be a country music singer,” said Carrie to Nash Country Daily in 2015. “It’s just such a cool thing. There’s no other genre of music that has something like it—you can be a member of this club. It’s just such a special, elite family. It’s definitely one of my proudest moments and highest honors.”

Carrie performs during her 100th Opry show.

In March 2017, Carrie celebrated her 100th appearance on the Opry stage.

“I grew up dreaming of one day performing here and maybe even becoming a member,” said Carrie. “That dream comes true over and over each time I take the Opry stage. Here’s to the next 100.”

Happy anniversary, Carrie.

photos courtesy Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

2017 Americana Honors & Awards Nominees Include Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, John Prine & More

2017 Americana Honors & Awards Nominees Include Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, John Prine & More

Posted on May 9, 2017

The nominees for the 2017 Americana Honors & Awards were announced today (May 9), and a familiar name is front and center: Sturgill Simpson.

Sturgill, who won Americana Awards in 2014 and 2015, leads the pack with three nominations in 2017, including Album, Artist and Song of the Year. Other artists with multiple nominations include the Drive-By Truckers, Rodney Crowell and Lori McKenna.

The 2017 Americana Honors & Awards show will be held September 13 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony is the centerpiece of AmericanaFest (Sept. 12–17) , which features more than 100 artists performing at different venues throughout Nashville. For ticket information, visit americanamusic.org.

Check out the full list of nominees.

Album of the Year
American Band – Drive-By Truckers (Produced by David Barbe)
A Sailor’s Guide to Earth – Sturgill Simpson (Produced by Sturgill Simpson)
Close Ties – Rodney Crowell (Produced by Kim Buie and Jordan Lehning)
Freedom Highway – Rhiannon Giddens (Produced David Bither, Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell)
The Navigator – Hurray for the Riff Raff (Produced by Paul Butler)

Artist of the Year
Jason Isbell
John Prine
Lori McKenna
Margo Price
Sturgill Simpson

Duo/Group of the Year
Billy Bragg & Joe Henry
Drive-By Truckers
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
The Lumineers

Emerging Artist of the Year
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Amanda Shires
Brent Cobb
Sam Outlaw

Song of the Year
“All Around You” – Sturgill Simpson (Written by Sturgill Simpson)
“It Ain’t Over Yet” – Rodney Crowell (feat. Rosanne Cash & John Paul White) (Written by Rodney Crowell)
“To Be Without You” – Ryan Adams (Written by Ryan Adams)
“Wreck You” – Lori McKenna (Written by Lori McKenna and Felix McTeigue)

Instrumentalist of the Year
Spencer Cullum Jr.
Jen Gunderman
Courtney Hartman
Charlie Sexton

Margo Price by Angelina Castillo/Shore Fire Media; Jason Isbell by David McClister/All Eyes Media; Lori McKenna by Becky Fluke/Sacks & Co.; John Prine by David McClister/The Press House; Sturgill Simpson by Reto Sterchi/Sacks & Co.

Grand Proposal: Brad Paisley Helps Couple Get Engaged During Grand Ole Opry Performance [Watch]

Grand Proposal: Brad Paisley Helps Couple Get Engaged During Grand Ole Opry Performance [Watch]

Posted on May 9, 2017

A Grand Ole Opry member since 2001, you never know what Brad Paisley is going to do when he steps on the hallowed Opry circle. On Saturday, May 6, he helped one couple continue the circle of love.

Brad invited local fireman Cody and his girlfriend, Brittany, onstage. After making a little small talk with the couple, Brad handed the mic over to Cody.

“You are the love of my life and my best friend,” said Cody on bended knee. “And I can’t imagine living the rest of my life without you. So will you marry me?”

To the delight of the Opry crowd, Brittany said “yes,” and the couple had their first post-engagement dance as Brad sang “Today.”

Watch the special moment below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJIZEkjUvVw&feature=youtu.be

YouTube video via Angie Holloway Photography

Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett & Keith Urban Lead the Pack With Multiple Nominations at the 2017 CMT Music Awards [See Full List]

Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett & Keith Urban Lead the Pack With Multiple Nominations at the 2017 CMT Music Awards [See Full List]

Posted on May 9, 2017

Brett Eldredge stopped by the Today show (May 9) to announced the nominees for the 2017 CMT Music Awards on June 7.

Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban lead the pack with four nominations apiece. Other artists picking up multiple nominations include Brett Eldredge, Lauren Alaina, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Florida Georgia Line and more.

Hosted by Charles Esten, the CMT Music Awards will feature performances from Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge. More performers and presenters will be announced in the coming days.

Fan voting is open now and continues until June 5. The awards show takes place live from Nashville on June 7 at 7 p.m. CT.

Check out all of the nominees below.

Video of the Year

  • “Forever Country” – Artists of Then, Now & Forever
  • “Today” – Brad Paisley
  • “Wanna Be That Song” – Brett Eldredge
  • “Church Bells” – Carrie Underwood,
  • “Middle of a Memory” – Cole Swindell
  • “Different for Girls” – Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King
  • “H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line
  • “Dirt on My Boots” – Jon Pardi
  • “Blue Ain’t Your Color” – Keith Urban
  • “Peter Pan” – Kelsea Ballerini
  • “Better Man” – Little Big Town
  • “Huntin’, Fishin,’ and Lovin’ Every Day” – Luke Bryan
  • “Vice” – Miranda Lamber
  • “Star of the Show” – Thomas Rhett

Female Video of the Year

  • “Church Bells” – Carrie Underwood
  • “Peter Pan” – Kelsea Ballerini
  • “Road Less Traveled” – Lauren Alaina
  • “’80s Mercedes” – Maren Morris
  • “Vice” – Miranda Lambert
  • “Back to God” – Reba McEntire

Male Video of the Year

  • “Came Here to Forget” – Blake Shelton
  • “Record Year” – Eric Church
  • “Lights Come On” – Jason Aldean
  • “Blue Ain’t Your Color” – Keith Urban
  • “Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day” – Luke Bryan
  • “Star of the Show” – Thomas Rhett

Duo Video of the Year

  • “Lovin’ Lately” – Big & Rich feat. Tim McGraw
  • “21 Summer” – Brothers Osborne
  • “How Not To” – Dan + Shay
  • “H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line
  • “I Know Somebody” – LOCASH

Group Video of the Year

  • “Saltwater Gospel” – Eli Young Band
  • “You Look Good” – Lady Antebellum
  • “Better Man” – Little Big Town
  • “Drinkin’ Problem” – Midland
  • “Song For Another Time” – Old Dominion

Breakthrough Video of the Year

  • “In Case You Didn’t Know” – Brett Young
  • “Dirt on My Boots” – Jon Pardi
  • “Used to Love You Sober” – Kane Brown
  • “Road Less Traveled” – Lauren Alaina
  • “Hurricane” – Luke Combs
  • “Love Triangle” – RaeLynn

Collaborative Video of the Year

  • “Forever Country” – Artists Then, Now & Forever
  • “Sober Saturday Night” – Chris Young feat. Vince Gill
  • “Different for Girls” – Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King
  • “May We All” – Florida Georgia Line feat. Tim McGraw
  • “The Fighter” – Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood
  • “Setting the World on Fire” – Kenny Chesney feat. Pink

CMT Performance of the Year

  • “Hicktown” (CMT Concert of the Summer) – Jason Aldean
  • “Want to Want Me” (CMT Crossroads) – Jason Derulo and Luke Bryan
  • “Pink Houses” (CMT Crossroads) – John Mellencamp and Darius Rucker
  • “’80s Mercedes” (CMT Crossroads) – Alicia Keys and Maren Morris
  • “You’re Still the One/Any Man of Mine/Man, I Feel Like a Woman” (CMT Artists of the Year) – Meghan Trainor, Jill Scott and Kelsea Ballerini
  • “Close” (CMT Crossroads) – Nick Jonas and Thomas Rhett

Social Superstar

  • Brett Eldredge
  • Jake Owen
  • Keith Urban
  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Lauren Alaina
  • Thomas Rhett

photo by Amy Richmond/Sweet Talk Publicity

Watch Blake Shelton Perform “Every Time I Hear That Song” on “The Voice”

Watch Blake Shelton Perform “Every Time I Hear That Song” on “The Voice”

Posted on May 9, 2017

Last night on The Voice (May 8), Blake Shelton took a break from his coaching duties so he could hit the stage to perform his current single, “Every Time I Hear That Song.”

The tune, written by Chris Lindsey, Brad Warren, Brett Warren and Aimee Mayo, is Blake’s fifth single from his 2016 album, If I’m Honest. Currently, “Every Time I Hear That Song” is No. 11 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 12 weeks.

Watch Blake’s performance below.

Chris Stapleton Teams With Kevin Bacon & Jimmy Fallon for a Remake of ZZ Top’s “Legs” on “The Tonight Show”

Chris Stapleton Teams With Kevin Bacon & Jimmy Fallon for a Remake of ZZ Top’s “Legs” on “The Tonight Show”

Posted on May 9, 2017

Chris Stapleton had a busy night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 8.

In a sketch called “First Drafts of Rock,” Chris teamed with Jimmy and Kevin Bacon (drums) for a remake of ZZ Top’s “Legs,” with more than a few altered lyrics, including “She’s got hands / She knows how to wave them / She’s got eyebrows / She knows how to raise them / She’s got nostrils / She knows how to flare them / She’s got a butt cheek / She’s actually got a pair of them.”

Check out the bit below.

Later in the show, Chris performed his new song, “I Was Wrong,” which is featured on his new album, From A Room: Volume 1.

Watch his performance below.

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